Peace Corps Strategic Campus Recruiter

Colostate; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Colorado State University is seeking a Peace Corps Strategic Campus Recruiter to boost awareness of Peace Corps opportunities on campus and coordinate a range of recruitment activities, workshops, and events through December 31, 2026. Evening/weekend hours may be required, with final selection contingent on a background check.

This part-time role emphasizes outreach, collaboration with campus stakeholders, and fulfilling annual reporting requirements while delivering engaging presentations and

Qualifications

• Returned Peace Corps Volunteer.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills as this position requires a great deal of public speaking.
• Ability to work independently.
• Confidence in networking and outreach.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Deliver class talks or presentations, and organize application workshops and recruitment events.
• Staff recruitment tables at career fairs and other events.
• Build and maintain relationships with on-campus and community stakeholders.
• Post and hold regular office hours to meet with applicants.
• Enter partnership and meeting data into Peace Corps systems and complete trainings.
• Complete annual strategic plans and reports.

Skills

Public speaking

Networking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Independent work

Education

CSU graduate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Office of International Programs at Colorado State University is seeking a Peace Corps Strategic Campus Recruiter to increase awareness of Peace Corps Volunteer opportunities on campus at Colorado State University through a variety of recruitment activities, including, but not limited to: delivering class or club presentations, tabling in public, high-traffic areas on campus and/or at career fairs, organizing and facilitating application workshops and retention events, and developing relationships with key stakeholders on campus. This is a part-time position (up to 20 hours per week) through December 31, 2026. The campus recruiter is not required to work during school breaks and holidays.Depending on campus activities and recruitment events, evening and weekend hours may be required.

Full consideration date: October 23, 2026 or until filled.

Learn more about the Peace Corps at CSU at https://international.colostate.edu/global-engagement/peace-corps/,and learn more about the Office of International Programs at https://international.colostate.edu/.

Essential Job Duties

• Complete class talks or presentations, application workshop(s), which coincide with Peace Corps’ application deadlines, staff recruitment table(s) (e.g. university career fairs, other events with similar goals and/or tabling public, high-traffic areas on campus), organize and facilitate retention events (e.g. send-off/welcome back volunteer parties, friends and family events, Peace Corps Week celebrations, and/or RPCV panels), hold relationship-building meetings with key on-campus and community stakeholders, diversity departments and leaders (multicultural/diversity offices, student transfer offices, student life offices, scholarship program offices, club leaders, Greek leaders, etc.), and distribute agency approved brochures, posters, visual aids, and other Peace Corps recruitment materials to individuals, groups, associations, faculty, and targeted populations
• Post and hold regular office hours per week to meet with potential and current applicants
• Input partnership information, lead information, meetings ,and other pertinent details into specific Peace Corps systems, or as directed by the designated VRS representative, and complete mandatory virtual trainings as assigned.
• Meet application and lead goals set by the Peace Corps, including writing and submitting an annual strategic plan, monthly, mid-year, and final reports, complete mandatory virtual trainings, and maintain consistent and timely communication with Peace Corps
• Other duties as assigned

Conditions of Employment

Final selection is contingent successfully passing a background check

Minimum Qualifications

• Returned Peace Corps Volunteer
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills as this position requires a great deal of public speaking
• Ability to work independently
• Confidence in networking and outreach
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products

Preferred Qualifications

• CSU graduate

Salary Range

25.00

Employee Benefits

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Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.